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Old May 5, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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My Z was backed into by a drunk, someone saw it and held them until the cops came. they had insurance and went to jail. Just $1500 damage but a wrecked car is worth less than one that has not been in a wreck.

Does anyone have experience or info on a formula etc?

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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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op failed the spelling bee
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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The subject is addressed about once every 6 month. Never heard from a member who was successful with a diminished value claim.

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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Yeap, I'm an idiot, always flunked English. Firefox didn't mark it so thought I was good. Thanks for straightening that out, now who has usable info?
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Old May 5, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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I know that is addressed by insurance companies, just looking for a formula, before I talk with adjuster. They don't give it to you if you don't ask. I'll keep everyone posted when its over.
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Best bet is to ask the insurance adjuster.
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try this:

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Old May 5, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Depends on how much damage. I hit a deer and the insurance company gave me a measly $162 for diminished value.
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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by freedonutss
Depends on how much damage. I hit a deer and the insurance company gave me a measly $162 for diminished value.
I know people with antique/classic cars that have been successful in getting diminished value after a wreck. But I don't see you getting much money on an '04 Z.
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Old May 7, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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I'm about to get a check for $3600 for diminished value.

https://my350z.com/forum/the-lounge-...ue-claims.html
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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How much did you get?
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Originally Posted by davidv
How much did you get?
lol davidv Ive noticed you keep wanting to tie up the loose ends to these threads
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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$3644 ...check has cleared as a principal reduction payment to the car
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Boogshag
lol davidv Ive noticed you keep wanting to tie up the loose ends to these threads
Noob learn your chain of command.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:12 AM
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You're a noob too.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by NoWin
Noob learn your chain of command.


Originally Posted by moog
You're a noob too.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Boogshag
lol davidv Ive noticed you keep wanting to tie up the loose ends to these threads
I have to. Its my responsibility.
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